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I was referring to iconik. I agree I love the gnetik iv but iconik feels different than both gnetik iv or v.

Fleury with a composite Catalyst stick. Pretty sure the last of the foam core users is now gone. Also worth noting fleury's 600 glove has the pre 2020 backhand and wrist

For those worried about the shape of the iconik pads. It's not as bad as I thought. They're also much lighter than Gnetik V and didn't notice the precurve walking around. They have some torsional flex that helps too As for the glove, not a huge fan. Feels a little like a 580 and the finger seal is terrible. Not a fan of the new shape. I'm sure it funnels better but if I ordered a set I'd order a gnetik 4 or 5 glove. Blocker is still a little sloppy and needs that extra backhand "anderson" padding like @TheGoalNet ordered. The glove isn't a deal breaker by any means and it's probably the only full set available right now that I'd be comfortable using right off the shelf (besides G6). No this is not my set just one that I tried on in store

This is a ccm pro spec and there's usually a very small piece of elastic connecting the pieces of the elbow floater

The mods have the opportunity to do the funniest thing possible right now lol

Lindbom got the call up to the AHL and still used his G6(.1?) glove but had to cover the logos.

I think he's still using foam cores surprisingly. I'm sure it makes the True rep throw a fit. V1 Pro+ got me away from foam cores but since then I've started to lean more towards ccm since I prefer their paddle grip. Plus axis XF will be almost perfectly made for my preferences.

Also a huge fan of gnetik IV

Last I heard he's been out of foam core sticks since 2X (ironically a foam core composite stick)

One of the few remaining bauer sets with custom specs top to bottom. There used to be list on sidelineswap somewhere along with his set. From memory: no sidewall 2X blocker, completely custom glove build, 1S top binding on the pads, absurd amount of elastic straps on the pads, 1S cortech, custom calf wrap size. Most of the specs on his set were specific to him.

Mach is in its own league. Forget the top of my head, I can reach the back of my neck.

I've had a few skates in my Mach now and absolutely loving it. Almost no stingers anywhere (other than the top of the shoulder floaters) and much better rebound control than expected. The mobility on it also blows my X3 out of the water and doesn't feel all that much smaller to wear but much less bulky. As for the top of the shoulder floaters, on bauer retail chests they're very very thin compared to the front of the floater. During my second skate I got a bruise through the floater after a shrug save. I've added 0.5in of medium density foam under the floater and have had no issues since.

Since Vasilevskiy is the only Mach glove guy in the NHL it's worth noting how he wears the backhand strap. Had to do a lot of zooming in but the picture shows the upper loop is unused meaning no zip tie mod and he's using the lower loop

Personally I've loved Premier 3 and Eflex 4. Not much else out there has caught my eye as truly special Not sure how I ended up with 2 flyers goalies but oh well

I had a Mach and ended up replacing the velcro strap with nylon. Helped tons and didn't feel bad but still couldn't catch with the glove

If you need something free although much less in depth there's goalienator https://www.oculus.com/experiences/app/3818317338228369/?utm_source=oculus&utm_medium=share

I have a vr headset but I agree, playing hockey is better. Basic tracking can be taught with a lacrosse ball and sense arena does not provide near enough of a workout or performance benefit to be worth the money. I had it for 2 months, using it upwards of 5 times a week, and switched back to a good ol lacrosse ball simply because I need something tactile. Sense arena will help you get your hands to a puck but it will not help you hold onto it

I may try the kova wrist strap at some point but the custom warrior one has been pretty nice and feels more like a traditional wrist strap

I ordered my G6 glove with the wrist strap and I'm still undecided if I want to use it. I didn't use it much because it interfered tons with my Warrior chest but maybe the Mach chest is different. I liked the secure feeling it provided and with my hand nearly slipping out of my G6 gloves a few times lately it may be going back on. Loved having a wrist strap on gnetik and didn't mind it too much on any other glove.

If I were paid I would no longer be NCAA eligible. I also have a wonderful girlfriend back in Texas who had plane tickets to come and stay in Sweden for a week since she's never been out of the US but obviously that plan hasn't worked. That was the working loophole 2 years ago however they changed the rules for swedish hockey. In order to play I need a valid residency, work, or study permit

It is but not on my team's end. There is next to no communication between Migrationsverket (Swedish Migration Agency) and the Swedish Ice Hockey Association. In my rejection letter it states that hockey is not a sufficient reason to have my tourist visa extended, meaning no player from outside the EU can play Swedish hockey without jumping through lots of hoops and wasting months possibly years of time and energy. To top it off it is incredibly difficult to contact the IIHF or Swedish Ice Hockey Association to present this issue.

Recieved my reason today. They do not have a process to extend a tourist visa for unpayed hockey players from outside of the EU. As of today I have 2 weeks to leave Sweden or 4 if I choose to appeal my case. Time to start packing and searching for teams to play for.

I wasn't given a reason and do have the option to appeal but I most likely won't. I don't want to waste any more time this season. I'm in the process of finding a team to pick me up or at the very least one to practice with in Dallas.

My application to live in Sweden has been rejected meaning I have to return to the US within 3 weeks. I had no backup plan for this season.

Looking forward to the tails and knuckles lines